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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.55, 19,719.12 and 8,627.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.55, 19,719.12 and 8,627.22 is: 11,903.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.55 : 19,719.12 = 8,627.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.55/19,719.12 = 8,627.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.55x = 19,719.12 × 8,627.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.55x = 170,121,186.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,121,186.45/14,291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.62

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